U.S. 2, Mexico 0

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on September 10, 2013 9:22 PM

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US 2, Mexico 0

United States' Landon Donovan celebrates his goal against Mexico during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Mexico 2-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

US 2, Mexico 0

United States' Landon Donovan celebrates his goal against Mexico during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United States ... more

Landon Donovan (10) of the United States gets past Hiram Mier of Mexico, setting up a score in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The U.S. won, 2-0. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/MCT) less

Landon Donovan (10) of the United States gets past Hiram Mier of Mexico, setting up a score in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, ... more

United States' Landon Donovan, right, scores a goal as Mexico goalkeeper Jose de Jesus Corona watches during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

United States' Landon Donovan, right, scores a goal as Mexico goalkeeper Jose de Jesus Corona watches during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. ... more

United States' Landon Donovan, front, celebrates his goal against Mexico during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United States won 2-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

United States' Landon Donovan, front, celebrates his goal against Mexico during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United States won 2-0. (AP ... more

United States' Landon Donovan, right, and Mexico's Hiram Mier race for a loose ball during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United States won 2-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

United States' Landon Donovan, right, and Mexico's Hiram Mier race for a loose ball during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United States ... more

United States' Jermaine Jones, right, and Mexico's Fernando Arce scramble for a loose ball during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Mexico 2-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

United States' Jermaine Jones, right, and Mexico's Fernando Arce scramble for a loose ball during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. The United ... more

The United States' Alejandro Bedoya, left, and Mexico's Andrés Guardado chase a loose ball during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

The United States' Alejandro Bedoya, left, and Mexico's Andrés Guardado chase a loose ball during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay ... more

Mexico's Christian Gimenez, center, is tripped by the United States' Alejandro Bedoya, right, as Kyle Beckerman helps to defend during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

Mexico's Christian Gimenez, center, is tripped by the United States' Alejandro Bedoya, right, as Kyle Beckerman helps to defend during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, ... more

Landon Donovan (10) of the United States is tripped up by Hiram Mier of Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The U.S. won, 2-0. (Alex Holt/Columbus Dispatch/MCT) less

Landon Donovan (10) of the United States is tripped up by Hiram Mier of Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, ... more

Photo: Alex Holt, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Landon Donovan (10) of the United States is tripped up by Hiram... Photo-5167977.69941 - Houston Chronicle

Jermaine Jones (13) of the United States fouls Javier Hernandez of Mexico in the first half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The U.S. won, 2-0. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/MCT) less

Jermaine Jones (13) of the United States fouls Javier Hernandez of Mexico in the first half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The ... more

Jermaine Jones (13) of the United States and Landon Donovan (10) defend against Giovani dos Santos of Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The U.S. won, 2-0. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/MCT) less

Jermaine Jones (13) of the United States and Landon Donovan (10) defend against Giovani dos Santos of Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, ... more

Photo: Kyle Robertson, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 10: Fans unfurl a large U.S. flag after the U.S. Men's National Team scored their second goal against Mexico in the second half at Columbus Crew Stadium on September 10, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Mexico 2-0. less

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 10: Fans unfurl a large U.S. flag after the U.S. Men's National Team scored their second goal against Mexico in the second half at Columbus Crew Stadium on September 10, 2013 in ... more

Eddie Johnson (18) of the United States is pushed into teammate Clint Dempsey while going up against Jesœs Zavala (17) of Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The U.S. won, 2-0. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/MCT) less

Eddie Johnson (18) of the United States is pushed into teammate Clint Dempsey while going up against Jesœs Zavala (17) of Mexico in the second half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew ... more

Photo: Kyle Robertson, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Eddie Johnson (18) of the United States is pushed into teammate... Photo-5167997.69941 - Houston Chronicle

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Omar Gonzalez (3) of the United States knocks the ball away from Javier Hernandez (14) of Mexico in the first half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The U.S. won, 2-0. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/MCT) less

Omar Gonzalez (3) of the United States knocks the ball away from Javier Hernandez (14) of Mexico in the first half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, ... more

Photo: Kyle Robertson, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Omar Gonzalez (3) of the United States knocks the ball away from... Photo-5167999.69941 - Houston Chronicle

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Clint Dempsey, left, of the United States and Hiram Mier of Mexico battle for the ball in the first half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The U.S. won, 2-0. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch/MCT) less

Clint Dempsey, left, of the United States and Hiram Mier of Mexico battle for the ball in the first half during 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, September ... more

Photo: Kyle Robertson, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Clint Dempsey, left, of the United States and Hiram Mier of Mexico... Photo-5168000.69941 - Houston Chronicle

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United States' starting 11 before the start of their game against Mexico in a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

United States' starting 11 before the start of their game against Mexico in a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Photo: Jay LaPrete, Associated Press

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United States' manager Jurgen Klinsmann, left, is congratulated by former player Frankie Hejduk after the U.S. beat Mexico 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) less

United States' manager Jurgen Klinsmann, left, is congratulated by former player Frankie Hejduk after the U.S. beat Mexico 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. ... more

United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann instructs his team against Mexico during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann instructs his team against Mexico during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Photo: Jay LaPrete, Associated Press

United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann instructs his team against... Photo-5167616.69941 - Houston Chronicle

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Mexico manager Luis Fernando Tena instructs his team against the United States during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Mexico manager Luis Fernando Tena instructs his team against the United States during the first half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)